GOSPORT Borough have withdrawn from the Russell Cotes Cup.

The final will still go ahead, however, with beaten semi-finalists AFC Portchester reinstated in Borough’s place.

The Royals will play Bemerton Heath Harlequins next Wednesday (May 3, 7.45pm) at Havant & Waterlooville’s Westleigh Park home.

A statement released by the Hampshire FA explained: "Gosport Borough FC have tendered their withdrawal from the Hampshire FA Russell Cotes Cup sponsored by Harold G Walker Solicitors, which has been reluctantly accepted.

"Following an emergency County Cup Sub-Committee meeting held on Thursday 27th April 2017, it has been decided to reinstate AFC Portchester into the final of the competition.

"As a result, they will now face Bemerton Heath Harlequins FC at Havant & Waterlooville FC on Wednesday 3rd May 2017 (19:45 kick off)."

Tickets for the game are available on the evening, priced £6 adults and £3 concessions.

NEXT WEEK'S CUP FINALS.

Monday, May 1.

SYDENHAMS WESSEX LEAGUE CUP FINAL.

Sholing v Baffins Milton Rovers (3pm, at AFC Portchester).

HAMPSHIRE PREMIER LEAGUE COMBINATION CUP.

Winchester Castle Res v Fleetlands Res (10.30am, Gosport Borough FC).

HAMPSHIRE PREMIER LEAGUE CUP.

QK Southampton v Hayling United (3pm Gosport Borough FC)

Tuesday, May 2.

HAMPSHIRE FA SENIOR CUP FINAL.

AFC Bournemouth U21s v Basingstoke Town (7.45pm, at St Mary's).

Wednesday, May 3.

SOUTHAMPTON SENIOR CUP FINAL.

Sholing v Team Solent (7.30pm, at St Mary's).

RUSSELL COTES CUP FINAL.

AFC Portchester v Bemerton HH (7.45pm at Havant & Waterlooville FC).